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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Adventure of "A Party of Western EX-
plorcrs Who Were Chased by
Flying Balls.

While party of explorers few
years ago were pushing their way a.
cross one of the arid and desert tracts
of Colorado, they were overtaken by a
furious wind storm. The clouds ac-
cumulated with marvellous rapidity and
in comparatively few moments an al
most impenetrable darkness closed in
upon them. Naturally, their first
thought was shelter, but as far as the
eye could reach not tree could be seen,
and only far off in the distance appear
ed what might be a pile of rocks or
powders.
Toward this their horses were quick
ly turned, and as they approached the
supposed protection, to their astonish-
ment it seemed to move, and soon re-
solved itself into q number of balls of
large size. that, under the advance gusts
of the storm, began to gyrate about in
remarkable manner. Now a fierce
gust struck them and ,as if some mighty
shell had exploded the balls rolled a.
way in every direction over the plain
accompanying their motion with
strange cracking sound. What had ap-
peared to be a shelter had now become
an additional danger. The rolling balls
alarmed the horses. The party, turn
ing about, was soon in wild race be-
fore the storm, and before the crashing
balls that would now roll swiftly and
evenly along, then striking some OBJ
stacle, bound into the air like living
things, go whirling about, and come
down hundreds of feet away, to bounce
along in the same erratic manner. For
several miles this race was kept up, on
ly ceasing when the storm had spent its
fury. The explorers then stopped to
Investigate, and found that the balls
were plants, and that this was one Of
the many wonderful ways adopted by
nature to secure the dispersal of the de-
pendents.
The plant il the Coloraao country is
known as the great tumble-weed. 1t is
six feet or more across and four or five
feet high, and grows in the shape of a
hattened sphere. 1t has very delicate
and fragile roots that barely hold it in
tie dry soil. When it goes to seed it
dries and becomes remarkably brittle.
Then the tops bend in together, and
give the plant still more spherical
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
A Rank Actor and Rank Egg.

'They have the mustiest eggs in this
town ever l met" said cheap variety
star to member Of his troupe.
"You must have met with one of
them,' replied bis companion.
swell, did. An egg that was laid
by dead hen, too"
'sHow do you know ?"
How do ! know ? Great Scott
My nose was against one side of the
egg shell when it broke"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Train:speed Recorded by Machine

For the past few days new and i'm
portant invention has been undergoing
test on the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
The machine is in special car, which
can be attached to any train. 1t is
claimed that by the new invention any
person can tell just how fast a train is
moving at any point on the road. The
system is somewhat similar to that Of
the old telegraph instrument. a roll
OF paper is spun from machine in tie
car, and this accurately registers every
mile, halfa mile and quarter mile tray
eledby the train. -Mauch Cturk Times.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Women at the Polls.

MADISON, Wis, June l6.--The re.
turns from the local elections, which
are now all received, show that several
thousand women voted for city, village
and township officers under tie new
law which enables them TO do so at any
election where officers are chosen who
have any connection with the schools
Thousands more voted to do so in 9TH
er places, but the election Officers, not
knowing of the law refused their votes.
These women say they will get their
votes in next time, even If they have
to obtain additional legislation TO ac-
complish it.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23

VALUABLE HORSE FOR SALE.-W.
S. Musser, of the Musser House, Mill
helm. offers for sale a Gne, jet black
horse, weight 1240 pounds, guaranteed
sound, and suitable for all work. For
particulars inquire of owner.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST nALvE in the W Orld for Cuts, Bruises,
sores. Ulcers salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price Is cents
per box. For sale by j. EiSenhuth.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Shot by a Robber.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, June lT.-Three
masked robbers entered the residence Of
Peter Hahn, in JuniaIa township, this
morning and in the absence of the male
members of the family demanded from
the ladies' what money was in the house.
While the robbers were az work the
men returned. George Anker uahn's
adopted son shot at one Of tie robbers
with bis rifle, but missed him, where
upon the desperate fred on Auker with
his revolver inflicting fatal wound in
his left breast about an inch from tie
heart. After Anker was hurt he
knocked the robber down, took his pis-
tol from him aud blew out his left eye 3,
but the man escaped to the surrounding
hills aud has not yet been captured.
The other robbers retreated in an oppo-
site direction AID it is thought they
are hiding in the dense forest OF the
Tussey mountains. Armed men are
looking for them. The men are
strangers 10 the women at the house
but detectives believe they reside near
here and are watching several suspi-
cious parties.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Pippintown, April 2nd, 1856

When Baby was sick we gave her CasGoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, che gave thcm Castoria-
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Miscellaneous News.
Almost Riot at Base Bali Game.


BALTIMORE, June 16.--The rowdy-
ism of the st. Louis ball players came
near causing riot on the ball field
here to-day. A riot was only averted
by the prompt arrest of Wee, of ;he
81. Iouis. who in running to second base
deliberately knocked Greenwood eff
his feet. The action Of the crowd in
swarming on the field caused the man
ayers to have the game decided a draw.
WEIGH was released on bail for n
hearing tomorrow.
Diseased Horses In Berls county.
READING, Pa, June l6, The cpl
demic among horses in the western
portion of this county is spreading in
an alarming manner. DR.. W, II.
Seitiznger, OF Wernersville, reports six
ty four horses under treatment at pres
ent, all suffering with influenza and
pleuro-pneumonia. Other veterinary
surgeons report great many cases.
The cool nights and sharp northeast
winds Of the past two weeks, it Is
claimed, have largely contributed to
the spread OF the epidemic.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
PAT ENTS

Obtained, and all PATEN T b BJSINEfEa n
tended TO PROIfPTLY Y and for MODERATE
FEES.
Our Office is opposite the U. s. Patent Office,
and we can obtain Patents I'm less time than
those remote from WASHINGTON.
Send MODEL OR ORA WING. We advise
as TO patentability free Of charge; and we make
NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT rs Sc
CURED.
We refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt OF
Money Order DIV, and to the officials OF the u.
y. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms
and references TO actual clients In your own
State or county, write TO
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, ID. G.,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23

WEE can live nj home, and make more
VkEEkmoncy at work for us, iiian n any.
HEkth!ng else in this world. capital
O NOT needed You are started Tree.
Both boxes all ages. Any one can do the work.
Cost.t outlit ana terms free. l'etier not delay
Co SIS, ou nothing 20 send Us your address and
find out; II you are wise You Viii 90 80 al once
IL. HAlIEr a Co,
Portland, Maine.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23
Two singular Accidents.

w hEELANNs w. as, uuAAC Ao' ~
few months ago W. D. Derby, Of
Ridgeway. Raleigh county, had one Of
his eyes put out by splinter flying
from stick of timber while be WAS
operating buzz saw. Derby would
not 30 TO work at tie Saw again fear
ing an accident to his we'll eye, but
went 10 driving an OK team, as about
the safest work he could do. On Tues
day he was driving his oxen, wheu he
struck one of them with his whip,
which had a hard leather lash. The
lash wound round the ox's leg and the
tip end of the lash, piece of leather
the size of pea was snapped off. 1t
flew into Derby's well eye with such
force that it cut the eyeball open and
destroyed the sight, rendering Derby
totally blind. On Tuesday Lewis
Caughey, of Fairview, cousin Of Der
by's, who also lost an eye some time
before in sawmill, was driving
horse along the read, when a small
stone was thrown by The horses hoof.
1t struck Caughy's well eye and put it
out.
Left the Baby in the Car Rack.
The train which left Boston at G. 2G
O'Clock the other night aid arrived in
Medford twenty minutes later had a
package in one of the racks of car No.
107. The people left the train but no
body took the package, so Brakeman
Foster lifted it down and handed it to
Brakeman Irving, who asked Baggage
keeper Dobie to keep it until the owner
called. The train men had the cuTiosi-
ty to open it whereupon they were sur
prised to find dead male infant. Chief
Of Police Whitney was then summoned
and Medical Examiner Durrell was
called, after DIR. j. z. Clark had decid-
ed that the infant had been born few
hours before and might have been liy-
ing If proper care had been taken at
birth. DR. Durrell felt that the case
was of sufficient Importance TO hold an
autopsy and fixed ii O'Clock this morn
ing as the time. The infant was
wrapped in the mothers underclothing
and wrapping paper from Cushman 81
Co.'s and Barrett's dye house, and a
name was written on the paper which
may lead to the discovery Of the moth
er.-Boston Herald.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-23

WILL WORK EQUALLY AS WE'LL
on ROUGH STONY LAND AS ON
THE WESTERN pRAIRIFs. II is
UNLIKE ANY OTHER 6uLKY IN
THE WORLD. CAN RE ATTACHED
To ANY COMMONS V WALKING
pL0W IN FIVE MINUTES TIME.
AND is WARRANTED NOT TO
INCREASE THE DRAFT ONE
POUND. so SIMPLE A CHILD
STRONG ENOUGH TO DRIVE A
TEAM CAN OPERATE IT. WILL
TURN A SQUARE CORNER WITH
OUT RAISING TUE PLow. THE
ONLY PLOW MADE WITH A FOOT
LEVER TO START TIE POINT
OF PLOw ABRUPTLY IN THE
GROUND OR ELEVATE 1T TO
SKIM OVER THE TOP OF FAST
STONES. AROUND ROOTS. ETC.
We want u good. livcEaaa 90 net MH
agent In every town i'm the II. u.
Write LIS for our liberal terms and
prices.
E.S. DANIElsAcn..
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
PERSONAL.

Professor Albion W. Small of Colby Uni
yersity, is in town.
Mayor Chapman has returned from New
York.
Captain Barclay of the Allan Line, has ar
rived andis stopping at the Falmouth Hotel.
Congressman Boutelle is expected in town
today.
Tonight the Portland Club entertains
Hon. w. w. Thomas. and Speaker Little
field.
Mr.. Frank p. Foley left Saturday for
Easton, Pa, to equip cars on the Lehigh
Valley railroad with the Sewall system of
steam heating
Mr.. James Lane, one of Livermore's old
est and most respected citizens, died Friday
night. He was widely known in his section
'-of the State. he was over 20 years of age.
The many friends of Mr.. Franklin Saw
yer, the ex-Examiner at the Portland Gus
tom House, will be glad to hear he is much
better.
Captain L. S. Chillicott of the Hamlin Ri
fles, of Bangor, who is one of the best shots
in Maine, enjoyed ''picnic" during the re-
cent Thanksgiving shooting matches From
one place he brought away four live geese.
Forest Goodwin of the Skowhegans. has
signed to play third base for the Salems.
The Salems have three Maine boys in their
club-Ray of Harrington, and Goodwin and
Priest of Skowhegan.
Mr.. Charles Fobes, one of our oldest and
most respected citizens, celebrated his S5th
birthday Saturday evening by family re-
union. George G. Forbes Of Mobile, was
present. The only one of the children alb
sent was L. j. Forbes of Baltimore, who
was not able to get here. All the grand
children but two were present.
An Augusta despatch says that Governor
Bodwell dispenses charity to the deserving
poor and needy with bountiful hand, and
that appealsIto him for aid seldom remain
unanswered. There is hardly mail but
what brings one or more letters asking for
help. He gives away the year round from
So to $40 a day.
Hon. A. w. Hendricks, cousin of the late
Vice President, died in Indianapolis, Ind,
Friday. passing away suddenly in exactly
the same manner that his cousin died, and
just two years afterward within one day.
A. w. Hendricks was born in Pennsylvania
about 63 years ago. He served in the army
and afterward practiced law in the same
firm with the late Vice President he
leaves a family.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PARK GARDEN.

PARK GARDENs
This week the programme will consist of a
great comedy combination, headed by Mr..
and Mrs Joe Allen, with Mons. Eurodo, the
aerial king in his challenge balancing trapeze
act, Lewis and Martin in legitimate comedy,
funny songs and original ideas, the Howes,
the greatest of all European novelties, who
do their act on a miniature stage with minia-
ture figures II inches high, with human
heads, Master Gus Rogers, the change artist,
Homes and Lingard. introducing their new
act ST he Main Line" in funny situations at
a railroad station, also Miss Lingard's Ian
tern dance, medleys, etc., with special seen
cry, mechanical effects and great tableau.
The whole will conclude with Joe Aliens
comedy "A Quiet Villa" by the whole COM
pany. -,
commence Thursday evening. There VIII be
one prize that evening and one for Friday,
and Saturday the six prizes will be given
away. There will be matinees every day at
2.30, and evening performances at s p. m.
The easy chair was drawn, Saturday by
Mr.. Harry Levi. the hanging lamp by Fred
e. Barker, and the marble top table by Frank
Gailison Mrs. w. Stevens got the rocker,
Miss Edith Gear the toilet set, and Mrs. r.
III. Brown the lemonade set
MY AUNT BRIDGET.
Monroe and Rice will appear in their great
farcial comedy my Aunt Bridget" at Port
land Theatre, tomorrow and Wednesday
evenings. The piece is highly spoken of by
our exchanges. There was good advance
sale Saturday.
NOTES.
The Rosina Vokes engagement at the Park
will draw out the fashionable theatre goers
as usual. Among her supporters is Felix
Morris, the we'll known eccentric comedian,
formerly of Wyer's company in this city
The whole of Miss Vokes' repertoire will be
produced during her stay
for the Gilbert opera company, who will ap-
pear at City Hall: Florence Bate, Helen
Adelaide Russell, Annie Carter, Marie Van
Zahn, James Gilbert, Frank Moulton, and
Fred Soule. "Bocaccio" is in active rehear-
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Maine Commercial Travellers.

The committee on annual dinner held a
meeting Saturday evening, at the Preble
House, and perfected arrangements for the
dinner Saturday evening, Dec. 31st, at Preble
House. A large number of tickets have al
ready been sold. and from all appearances a
large attendance is assured 1t was decided
to invite the Mayor, Gen. S. j. Anderson,
hon. T. B. Reed, Payson Tucker, j. Hamil-
ton and Col Taylor, of the Boston Globe, to
be present as the special guests Of the associa-
tion; also the representatives of the daily
nanarS
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
First Parish Bazaar.

The first parties of the season will take
place at City Hall in the form of two PRONE
made concerts to be given by the ladies of
the First Parish church and their friends.
December 9th and 7th There will be the
best of dance music, flowers and refresh
ments, and in addition there will be cotil-
Ions in costume. The various booths will
represent different nationalities in their ap-
propriate and beautiful decorations, and fan
cy articles win be offered for sale. An ex-
cellent opportunity will be given for those
attending to secure choice and original
Christmas gifts, 'hand made" and lovely in
design.
The fair will be open in the afternoon.
Childrens tickets l25 cents, full tickets 30
cents, to be found at Stockbridge's, Owen &
Moores, Loring, Short Harmon's and
Woodward & Somers's piano rooms on Ex-
change street.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
DEATHS.

In this city, Nov. 2s, William Thayer' aged s2
years.
Funeral to-day at p. m. from NO. ioS Uan9er r.
land street. Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend.
In this city, Nov. 27, Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall,
aged 80 years.
Funeral Tuesday morning at S.3 O'Clock from
late residence, No. Is School street. - 49,,
In Falmouth, Nov 81, Mrs. Susan, wlie OF Nath'
L. Merrill, aged 65 years.
Burial private.
In Deering Nov 23, Mrs. Honora Seaman, aged
70 years.
Funeral this Monday forenoon at y O'CLOCK
at her late residence. Cedar street, DeeIing
In Deering Nov. 26, owen King, ageo 20 Years.
Funeral this Mondayl afternoon az hsr,Dc O'CLOCK
az his late residence McKone street, Deerins.
In Brunswick, Nov. 10, Benz. T. Morse, aged
56 years months.
In Brldgton, Nov. 10. Mrs Adailne, WluOW Oh
Luther Billings. aged 75 years
In Gardiner, Nov i6, Sarah Eldridge aged 7S
years months.
In Gardiner, Nov 16, Frances NJ. Smith, aged
4S years months.
In New York city, Nov. 26. William H. Beckett,
formerly of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Francois Rado,Ix

The funeral of the late Francois Radoux
took place Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Whitaker officiated, and there were many
beautiful floral offerings. The Aged
Brotherhood attended. The following selec-
tions were finely rendered by Shaw's Quar-
tette. go bury thy sorrow" Servant Of
God well DONE" and "The Sweet Bye and
Bye" George A. Thomas, VIM. Bradish
Can't. ]. w. North, and J. J. w. Reeves
acted as pail bearers. The burial was al
EvarOrAan
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is a
light thing. But it may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschee's
German Syrup If you don't know this already,
thousands and thousands OF people can tell you,
They have been cured by ii, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only 75 cents Ask any
druopfet
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
CHANCE of Malls.

On and after Monday, November 2Sth,
morning mails for Auburn and Lewiston
and intermediate offices, via. Grand Trunk
railroan, will close at a. M; for Gorham,
Me-, intermediate Offices and connections at
$40 a. m. No change in closing of afternoon
mails.
Morning mails will be due to arrive at 9 a.
IN. afternoon mails at 1890 and p. M
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING.

The Ladies' Social Circle netted about $50
from their fair.
Preparations for the Village Improvement
Fair are rapidly going on. We learn from
the Fair Reporter that they have engaged
Chandler's, Grimmer's and the Pleasant Hill
orchestras to furnish music for the fair. The
services of Mrs. Fanny Chandler Hawes
have also been secured, and Miss Gertle
Small, of the Deering High School, has
promised recitation. Many beautiful artl-
cles have already been promised for the IAN
cy work department, and the committees In
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Diseases,
a HEAVY Suit.

Some months ago when the Portland
schooner B. c. Cromwell was in the port ol
Galveston, one of the crew met with an ac-
cident which resulted in the loss of his right
arm. Capt. A. j. York Of the Cromwell rem
dered all the service in his power, and later
on settled, as he supposed with the man
paying him about $780, Soon after the Crom
we'll reached this port on recent trip, Capt
York was fined and the vessel was attached
$40, 900 being claimed for the loss of the arm
Capt. York will.fght the suit to the last
holding that the matter had been settled for q
long time.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Gard of Thanks.
PORTLAND, Nov. oath, 1887.

PORTLAND, Nov. oath, 1887.
To the Editor Of the Press:
We, the prisoners at the jail, wish to ex-
press our thanks to Sheriff Webb for the
Thanksgiving dinner furnished us by him.
II was great treat to us. 1t was all that
could be wished for Also to his assistant.
Mr.. Dresser, for their many acts OF
kindness shown to us while under their
charge.
Please insert this in your paper and oblige
u.s. PRISONERS.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
THE FIRE ALARM.
location of the New signal Boxes.

The new signal service of the fire alarm
will go into effect today, all the boxes having
been changed but two. The following list
gives the location of the boxes:
DISTRICT NO. 1.
12-Corner Merrill and Quebec streets.
13- North and Montreal streets.
IA /" Washington and Oxford streets.
Is Fox and Hammond streets.
DISTRICT NO. 2.
21- vesper street and Eastern Prone
made.
22-Portland Company (priyate).
23-Comer Atlantic and Wilson streets.
24- Fore and Waterville streets.
25Engine house, head Of North street.
26-Corner Adams and Mountfort streets.
27-Grand Trunk railroad station.
28-Hook and ladder house. India street.
DISTRICT NO. 3.
31-Corner Mayo and Oxford streets,
32- g Franklin and Cumberland streets.
34- Lincoln and Pearl streets.
35- I" Oxford and Chestnut streets.
DISTRICT NO. L.
4-Corner Newbury and Franklin streets.
Al :. Fore and Deer streets.
49, Market and Commercial streets.
45- Market and Middle Streets
46-Engine house. Congress, near Market street
412-Corner Union and Fore streets.
413-Junction Free and Middle streets.
414-Head Richardson's wharf.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
5-Corner Preble and Congress streets.
51-P. g. r. engine house, foot OF Alder street.
52-Coner Portland and Hanover streets.
53-Engine house. Congress, near Oak street.
54-COrner Cumberland and Green streets.
56-Foot of Green street.
57-Corner High and Grant streets.
512-St Stephens church, Congress street.
513-Corner Cumberland and State streets.
DISTRICT NO. 6.
6-Corner South and Spring streets.
61- Maple and York streets.
62- High and DanfOrth streets.
64-Corner Commercial and Park streets.
65-Rairoad wharf, foot State street.
DISTRICT NO. z.
7.-Grove street, opposite Palmer's.
7I-Corner Portland and weymouth streets
72-St John street, near Portland street.
73-West End Chapel. Libby's Corner.
DISTRICT NO. s.
8-Corner West Commercial and Clark streets.
81-Forest City Sugar house, w. Commercial st.
82-Corner Salem and School streets.
So ' Brackett and Danforth streets
84-Horse railroad stable, Spring street.
S5-Engine house, Brackett, near Bradford st.
S6-Corner Thomas ana Pine e, streets. @
S12-Boston & Maine transfer station.
S13-Corner Vaughan and Bracket streets.
S14- Vaughan and Congress streets.
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
No. NORTH of Congress, from Eastern Prone
made to Smith street.
No. 2-South of Congress, from Eastern Prone
made TO India street.
No S.-North of Congress, from Smith to Preble
No. 4-south Of Congress, from India to Centre
streets.
No 5-North of Congress, from Preble to Grove
streets.
No 6-south Of Congress. from Centre to Brack-
No. NORTH Of Congress, from Grove street,
west.
Dow streets, west
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
Real Estate transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds;
Deering-Margaret E. Clark to I. W. B. Clark
81 and other considerations.
Casco-F. II. Maybury to f. IL. Edwards. $500.
Bridgton-C. A. Dearborn to Mary Dearborn.
$3.50.
Bridgton Shoe Manufacturing Company to g.
w. Newcomb. $1256.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
December Dividends.
The following dividends will be payable III
Vienna to constantInopIe.

Tonight Rev. c. E. Bolton will deliver his
illustrated lecture in the Y. NJ. G. A. course
at City Hall, on "Vienna to Constantine
ple." Mr.. Bolton will not only present his
subject very attractiveb from pictorial
point of view, but also from literary
standpoint.